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Social Studies
Question | Answer |
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Where did the Reconquista take place? How did it affect Muslims? | Spain; Muslims lost land in Spain as a result of the religious persecution by Christians. |
What was the effect of the capture of Jerusalem by the Seljuk Turks? | Christian Pilgrims could longer safely travel to Jerusalem. |
What was the main purpose of the smaller Crusades that took place after the first three Crusades? | Poor people and children wanted to regain control of Jerusalem. They were not military Crusades. |
Why did Pope Urban II call for the Christians to begin a religious war with Muslims? | The Pope was asked by the Byzantine Emperor for help to fight off the Seljuk Turks. |
What is Salah al-Din known for? | He re-conquered most of Palestine for the Muslims. |
What was the goal of Christians during the Crusades? | The goal was to gain control of Jerusalem from the Muslims. |
Why is Jerusalem important to Christians, Jew, and Muslims? | Christians- It was where Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead. Jews- It is land promised to them by God and where they built their great temple. Muslims- It was where Muhammad ascended to heaven during his night journey. |
Who created Christian kingdoms in the Middle East during the Crusades? | The winners of the First Crusades. |
What was the purpose of the Spanish Inquisition? | To convert Jews and Muslims to Christianity and make sure they were not practicing their old religions. |
Who conquered the Byzantine Empire? | The Ottomans. |
How did the Mongol Invasions change the culture in Asia? | Many Mongols converted to Islam. That brought peace to their empire. |
The Mughal Empire spread Islam to what part of the World? | The Mughal Empire spread Islam to India. |
How did the Crusades strengthen the power of Monarchs in Europe? | The nobles in night left to fight in the Crusades. The left the monarchs in complete control of the kingdoms. |